elderly
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention: All participants take part in a supervised six-month intervention with resistance, coordination and aerobic training offered in two retirement homes. Exercise is offered at leas
Sponsors
Klinikum rechts der Isar der TU München
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: aged 65 years and older and resident in a retirement home.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Instable cardio-pulmonary diseases or any other medical condition that significantly limits exercise training according to supervising physician.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility of the training intervention is measured by recruitment number/rate, drop-out rate and adherence to training sessions. The primary outcome is the feasibility of the training intervention (resistance, coordination and aerobic training) in a retirement home. The primary feasibility outcomes include total number of recruited subjects, recruitment rate, drop-out rate, adherence, and side effects. Feasibility criteria for a successful pilot study are 1. Recruitment of 35 participants within 6 months 2. Drop-Out Rate < 40% within 6 months exercise 3. Adherence: 50% participants take part in at least 50% of offered training sessions. Side effects are documented, if they occur in connection with the training. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical performance (muscle strength): Muscle strength (muscle weakness) is assessed by a handgrip test (kg). Physical performance (submaximal level of funtional capacity): Physical performance is assessed by a self-paced 6-min-walk-test (distance in meter). Cardiometabolic risk factors: Cardiometabolic risk factors are determined by metabolic risk indicators (lipids, glucose) and by inflammatory markers (e.g. hsCRP). Cognitive function: Cognitive function is measured by clock drawing test by Shulman. Quality of Life: The quality of life is assessed by WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Falls and Fear of falling: Falls and Fear of falling are assessed by questionnaire. In addition, the motivation and the training-related self-efficacy of the participants as well as aspects of user acceptance are documented. Fall risk: Fall risk is measured by a fall risk assessment. Time frame: 6 months (3 examinations: at the beginning, after 3 and 6 months) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactNina Schaller
Lehrstuhl und Poliklinik für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin
Outcome results
None listed